Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FH1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was revealed 6 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH1 grades vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 vs the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH1 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.